Norfolk Southern train derails in downtown Suffolk

SUFFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- Crews are continuing to investigate a train derailment that took place in downtown Suffolk on Saturday.

Author:
WVEC Staff

Published:
10:52 AM EST February 5, 2017

SUFFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- Crews are continuing to investigate a train derailment that took place in downtown Suffolk on Saturday.

Officials say the incident happened in the 300 block of Wellons Street and was reported at 6:52 a.m.

The derailment involves a Norfolk Southern train, with numerous cars leaving the track and causing a coal spill which damaged a warehouse building at the Golden Peanuts property. A home near the derailment also suffered two broken windows from the coal spill.

Neighbors told 13News Now the derailment was loud and shook their homes. Some thought it was an earthquake.